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Super Stretch Midge Larva
An easy bloodworm or midge larva tied by Curtis Fry for fish feeding close to the bottom of a lake or river. Hareline's Midge Stretch Rib wrapped over the thread gives a segmented body without adding much bulk, and a coat of UV finish goes over the top. Red, tan and green are all good chironomid and midge larva colors. It can be tied in a range of sizes, with a tungsten bead added when it needs to get down fast. Tied here in blood red on a size 16 hook.
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Materials
Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread 12/0, red (or UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier, red)
Red · 12/0
Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish, for the body coating
How to Tie the Super Stretch Midge Larva
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Step 1
Mount the hook and start the red thread on the shank. Wrap a smooth, thin layer down into the bend.
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Step 2
Tie in the Midge Stretch Rib at the back of the body, down in the bend.
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Step 3
Wrap the thread forward over the rib tag in a smooth layer and leave it hanging just behind the eye.
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Step 4
Trim any excess rib tag at the bend so only the wrapping strand is left.
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Step 5
Wrap the rib forward in open, evenly spaced turns, leaving red thread showing between them to segment the body.
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Step 6
Tie off the rib behind the eye and trim the excess.
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Step 7
Whip finish a small head and cut the thread.
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Step 8
Coat the body with Loon Fluorescing UV Clear Fly Finish, turning the fly to reach the top and the underside. Use a bodkin to spread the finish.
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Step 9
Cure the finish under a UV light, checking both sides of the body.
Watch Tying Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syoNXG3TesY
Credit: Curtis Fry / Fly Fish Food